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Can you get your period once after sex (about a week later, on time and regular heaviness and length) and still be pregnant?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: If you had a period then you did not get pregnant. You could also check a home pregnancy test if you had doubts.

Dr Higginbotham and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/2/2014

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